A sedentary lifestyle, stress, an unhealthy diet… over time these can lead to localized deposits of unwanted fat that are difficult to shift by dieting or targeted exercise. Liposuction can solve this problem but, it cannot replace a weight loss programme or a healthy lifestyle.
Stomach liposuction, along with thigh liposuction, is the procedure that has been practiced the most since the improvement of liposuction techniques in the 1990’s. Although it has had negative publicity because of the numerous procedures performed by unqualified doctors, stomach liposuction is very effective when performed in a proper environment by a competent surgeon.
Stomach liposuction is the best solution to remove fat tissue that accumulated and altered the shape of your stomach and will not go away once your body weight is stable. If your skin is distended, you may also need a tummy tuck to ensure the best possible result. The exact procedure used will be determined during the consultation.
The liposuction technique evolved tremendously since its invention by Yves-Gérard Illouz in 1971.The variety of superficial, tumescent, deep, micro and many other liposuction techniques allow me to combine the techniques most adapted to a particular patient. The overall principle is to liquefy unwanted fat by injecting a liquid into the fat tissue and removing it using a suction tube in a homogenous manner.
You can go home after the surgery or stay at the clinic overnight depending on your preferences. The fat is suctioned out through a thin, hollow rod inserted under the skin ; in some cases the rod is attached to a vibrating device which leaves much of the arterial blood supply under the skin intact. The instrument is introduced through a short incision 5 millimetres long which will subsequently be inconspicuous.The fat is removed evenly, and a layer of fat 1.5 centimetres thick is left under the skin to avoid an irregular appearance.
A compression garment is worn over the treated area for two weeks. A surgical drain may have to be inserted, but there is generally no major inconvenience. After liposuction, patients tend to experience discomfort rather than pain. Impaired skin sensation resolves within a few weeks, and the discoloration associated with the procedure also disappears within a few weeks.
The final results are apparent after about three months, once all the swelling has subsided.They are frequently very good and long-lasting because the fat cells that have been suctioned out are not regenerated in the adult body.
There is almost no scarring after the procedure and patients feel more comfortable with their bodies.
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